Convergence in key month of phenology-based mangrove species classification using sentinel-2 imagery data: insights from structural and physiological indices by Yangcan Bao, Xiaofeng Lin, Mingming Jia, Zhongyong Xiao, Cuiping Wang, Jiangfu Liao, Yinghui Zhang

“…The results of this study highlight the key phenological patterns and provide guidance for VI selection in future research.…”
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Global urbanization indirectly ‘enhances’ the carbon sequestration capacity of urban vegetation by Jieming Kang, Baolei Zhang, Qian Zhang, Chunlin Li, Jun Ma, Jiabo Yin, Kailiang Yu, Yuanman Hu, Elie Bou-Zeid

“…Urbanization radically alters the climatic environment and landscape patterns of urban areas, but its impact on the carbon sequestration capacity of vegetation remains uncertain. …”
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First report of Lipoptena axis Maa, 1965, from captive cervids in Thailand, based on morphological and molecular data by Tiwat Thanwiset, Opal Pitaksakulrat, Nuttanan Hongsrichan, Thidarut Boonmars, Nophawan Bunchu, Ketsarin Thipphet, Chavin Chaisongkram, Kanda Ponsrila, Siriwan Kimkamkaew, Thanakorn Rompo, Mackenzie L. Kwak, Ryo Nakao, David Blair, Chatanun Eamudomkarn

“…Major morphological characteristics, including mesothoracic bristle patterns, abdominal tergal plate bristles, and terminalia structure indicated that the Khon Kaen louse fly is Lipoptena axis Maa, 1965. …”
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Compact UWB MIMO Antenna With a Modified Back Reflector and Supported by Characteristic Mode Analysis for Wireless Communication Applications by Shailesh, Garima Srivastava, Sachin Kumar, Samah Ibrahim Alshathri, Walid El-Shafai, Om Prakash Kumar

“…Important factors that assess the effectiveness of the antenna are looked into, including radiation patterns, peak gain of 4.2 dB, radiation efficiency >85%, and MIMO diversity parameters. …”
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Did Universal Access to ARVT in Mexico Impact Suboptimal Antiretroviral Prescriptions? by Yanink Caro-Vega, Patricia Volkow, Juan Sierra-Madero, M. Arantxa Colchero, Brenda Crabtree-Ramírez, Sergio Bautista-Arredondo

“…Universal ARVT access in Mexico was associated with changes in ARVT-prescription patterns over time. Health providers’ performance improved, but not homogeneously. …”
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Conveyor X-Ray Tomosynthesis Imaging With Optimized Structured Sequential Illumination by Xu Ma, Dong Wang, Angela Cuadros, Tianyi Mao, Qile Zhao, Gonzalo R. Arce, Tingfa Xu

“…Subsequently, a genetic algorithm is developed to optimize the exposure sequence of X-ray sources, and mask patterns, and during the dynamic measurement process. …”
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mgr-mir-228-regulated transthyretin-like protein in Meloidogyne graminicola suppresses ROS generation and enhances parasitism by Zhongling Tian, Yixiao Cai, Mingming Zhu, Liang Wang, Qiannan Liu, Qinghong Li, Xiaoyi Gao, Jingwu Zheng, Borong Lin, Kan Zhuo, Shaojie Han

“…Overexpression of MgTTL1 in planta resulted in a suppression of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in response to pathogen-associated molecular patterns, thereby significantly increasing susceptibility to nematode and bacterial pathogens. …”
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Spatio-temporal analysis of flood events using GIS and remote sensing-based approach in the Ukrina River Basin, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Sabljić Luka, Lukić Tin, Bajić Davorin, Marković Slobodan B., Spalevic Velibor, Cvetković Vladimir M., Delić Dragica, Adžić Dragutin, Aleksova Bojana, Milevski Ivica, Srzentić Gordana Petković

“…The subject of this research is the analysis of flood dynamics in the Ukrina River Basin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, using a remote sensing-based approach and geographic information systems during the period 2016–2019. The aim is to identify the spatial and temporal patterns of floods by integrating satellite-derived precipitation data, hydrological data, and Sentinel-1 imagery processed through Google Earth Engine. …”
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Characterisation of the respiratory syncytial virus seasonality and its environmental factors in the Americas—a multi-country observational study using routine surveillance network... by Paula Couto, Harry Campbell, You Li, Marc Rondy, Juliana Leite, Angel Rodriguez, Andrea Vicari, Harish Nair, Andrea Pontoriero, Carlos Maria Giovacchini, Julio Sabido, Mellissa Diaz Musa, Jorge Polanco, Marcelo Ferreira da Costa Gomes, Felipe Cotrim de Carvalho, Liza Lee, Rodrigo A. Fasce, Natalia Alejandra Vergara Mallegas, Paula Camila Rodriguez Ferrari, Paula Rodríguez-Romero, Angélica María Rico Turca, Elias Guilarte García, Ronald Skewes-Ramn, Ruth Gómez Carrera, Ana Del Carmen Sanchez de Molina, Laura Lissette Arévalo Avila, Maria del Mar Ordoñez, Selene Gonzales, Robert Camargo Ángeles, Laura Adriana Flores Cisneros, Irma López Martínez, Catherine Lissette Castillo Castillo, Danilo Franco, Katia Peralta, Cynthia Vazquez de Lopez Moreira, Lidia Redondo Bravo, Priscila Born, Jorge Jara, Paula Couto, Harry Campbell, You Li, Marc Rondy, Angel Rodriguez, Juliana Leite, Andrea Vicari, Harish Nair

“…Summary: Background: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is an important cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in young children. Circulation patterns represent challenges for immunoprophylaxis, requiring tailored interventions to address RSV activity linked to climate. …”
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In-situ stress measurement based on Kaiser effect and differential strain analysis method and regional in-situ stress distribution research by Long ZHAO, Wei QIAO, Xianggang CHENG, Hu HE, Xiangsheng MENG, Yusheng ZHANG, Wenjie SUN, Yangyang REN, Chong XIAO

“…Utilizing the findings from in-situ stress testing, this investigation scrutinizes the distribution patterns of in-situ stress in Yaojie Mining Area and investigates the causative factors contributing to the prevailing in-situ stress field. …”
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Effects of antibiotics and heavy metals on antibiotic resistance genes and mobile gene elements in agricultural activity by Xuanzi Guo, Xingxing Long, Jing Li, Jiangyan Wu, Xuran Zhu, Yanrong Zhu, Mingyang Weng, Yao Zhang

“…Notably, the metal elements manganese (Mn) and chromium (Cr) were found at the highest concentrations, while tetracycline and cephalosporin were the most prevalent antibiotics. Seasonal patterns were evident, with the bacterial order Pseudomonadales predominating in summer and Actinomycetota in winter. …”
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Quantifying the Influence of Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies on the Atmosphere and Precipitation in the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean and Southeastern South America by Mylene Cabrera, Luciano Pezzi, Marcelo Santini, Celso Mendes

“…Modulations in precipitation patterns were observed, not only in oceanic regions, but also in adjacent continental areas. …”
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Evaluation of gridded precipitation datasets in mountainous terrains of Northwestern Mexico by Pasquinel de la Fraga, Francisco José Del-Toro-Guerrero, Enrique R. Vivoni, Tereza Cavazos, Thomas Kretzschmar

“…Gridded precipitation (GP) datasets, including gauge-based, satellite, and reanalysis products, provide a potential solution, but their reliability in areas with complex terrain and intricate precipitation patterns remains uncertain. This study comprehensively evaluates the performance of four GP datasets—AORC, CHIRPS, Daymet, and ERA5—in estimating precipitation. …”
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The Absence of a Very Long Chain Fatty Acid (VLCFA) in Lipid A Impairs <i>Agrobacterium fabrum</i> Plant Infection and Biofilm Formation and Increases Susceptibility to Environment... by Iwona Komaniecka, Kamil Żebracki, Andrzej Mazur, Katarzyna Suśniak, Anna Sroka-Bartnicka, Anita Swatek, Adam Choma

“…High-resolution mass spectrometry was used to establish acylation patterns in the mutant’s lipid A preparations. The physiological properties of mutants, as well as their motility, ability to biofilm formation and plant infectivity, were tested. …”
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Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on the Epidemiology of <i>Streptococcus pyogenes</i>: A Five-Year Retrospective Study by Patricia Brañas, Fabiola Fontenla, María Victoria Castaño-Amores, Raúl Recio, Irene Muñoz-Gallego, Jennifer Villa, Esther Viedma, Lola Folgueira

“…These findings highlight distinct infection patterns between pediatric and adult populations and emphasize the significant impact of the pandemic on respiratory infections, particularly in children.…”
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FedPark: A Federated Learning Crowdsensing Solution for On-Street Parking Availability by Afraa Attiah, Shatha Alahmadi, Abeer Hakeem, Linda Mohaisen, Abeer Almakky, Reemah M. Alhebshi

“…Each local model learns from a user&#x2019;s driving patterns without sharing personal data, ensuring enhanced privacy protection. …”
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Molecular prevalence of Coenurus cerebralis in sheep exhibiting neurological symptoms in Kazakhstan by Aigerim Kozhayeva, Abzal Kereyev, Alexandr Shevtsov, Bolat Abdigulov, Darkhan Smagulov, Saltanat Khamzina, Botagoz Kulzhanova, Kulsara Nurzhanova, Lyaila Bupebayeva, Aigerim Khamzina

“…This suggests potential links with other countries and may reflect historical migration patterns or species dispersal routes. Isolates from Italy, Turkey, and Iran also show a strong association with the principal haplotype lineages, indicating a shared genetic background.…”
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Understanding key population drivers of the spotted wing Drosophila in cultivated and natural areas in the Andes by Andrés S. Martínez, Mónica D. Germano, Verónica Chillo, Facundo Franza, Deborah Fischbein, Andrea Cardozo, Maité Masciocchi

“…Here we aim to gain further understanding of environmental influences, seasonal patterns, and landscape complexity that could promote population growth and dynamics of SWD in the Andean region. …”
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Seasonal water and salt cycling in the Great Salt Lake after opening the new causeway breach by Diana Dunn, Brian M. Crookston, Colin Phillips, Som Dutta, Bethany Neilson

“…New hydrological insights for the region: This dataset was used to characterize the altered spatial and temporal patterns of salinity within the south arm during varied hydrologic periods while considering the effects of the New Breach. …”
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Insights into Binding Mechanisms of Potential Inhibitors Targeting PCSK9 Protein via Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Free Energy Calculation by Xingyu Wu, Xi Zhu, Min Fang, Fenghua Qi, Zhixiang Yin, John Z.H. Zhang, Shihua Luo, Tong Zhu, Ya Gao

“…The identified inhibitor exhibited highly similar binding patterns with two known active compounds, providing valuable insights for the rational design and optimization of small-molecule inhibitors targeting PCSK9. …”
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